Friday, June 11, 2010

REVISED~ M.O.M. to Moms

Michelle loved being a stay at home mom. Jade Isabella was blessed to call her "Mommy." Her sisters, Emina and Leila, received their mother's love as only a mother can share while they were growing within her. Sadly within just 11 months Michelle, Emina and Leila were gone. To honor Michelle and her daughters, her husband and family are gathering specific baby clothing to share with new mothers around the USA and the world, helping them to get their newborns off to a warm start. Most of the baby bundles will be distributed through the Mennonite Central Committee (www.mcc.org, search "newborn kits") which works closely with reliable partners around the world, ensuring that the supplies reach these mothers with little to no material resources. Some supplies will be distributed locally or sent with friends/family on special mission projects to be hand delivered. We would love for your assistance in this important endeavor! Will you please consider a donation today?

You can help in the following ways:
1. Donate money towards a Baby Bundle (formally called Newborn Kit). Each completed bundle costs approximately $30 to put together while using quality supplies. Contact me for further directions and info on getting a receipt for your tax purposes.
2. Put together your own Baby Bundle(s). Consider combining efforts with a group of friends or family.
3. Donate any item(s) of the Baby Bundle. Please follow the content directions below exactly and limit your generosity to only the supplies requested. Each bundle is designed to contain exactly the same contents (with a few geographical moderations made as needed). We will combine your single items together with others to complete more Baby Bundles.

Baby Bundle Contents NEW items only IMPORTANT: Sizes 3-6months or 6-9months
  • 2 sleepers/gowns (3-6mo or 6-9mo sizes)
  • 2 onesies (short or long-sleeved) These often run small. Consider a size larger than sleepers. Gerber brand: Purchase a size TWO sizes larger than the sleepers
  • 4 cloth diapers ("flat-fold" preferred) Found at Target, Wal-Mart...
  • 1 swaddling blanket (light weight fleece/flannel, minimum size 36" on at least 2 sides)
  • 1 pair of socks
  • 1 cap
  • 4 diaper pins (2inches)

Remove all price tags, packaging (except soap). Wrap items in swaddling blanket and secure with diaper pins. Contact me for a drop-off location or arrange for pick-up.

THANK YOU!!!!

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